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Air Jordan 11 Retro “Gamma Blue” (2025) – CT8012-047
The Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” returns for the first time since its original 2013 release, reviving the colorway that introduced an all-black execution to the AJ11 silhouette. Released globally on December 13, 2025, this edition stays faithful to the original’s championship DNA while benefiting from Jordan Brand’s updated AJ11 construction introduced in 2016 .
Key Features
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Silhouette: Air Jordan 11 Retro (Tinker Hatfield’s original design, built on the updated 2016 mold)
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Colorway: Black / Gamma Blue / Varsity Maize
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Upper: Black ballistic mesh with a glossy black patent leather mudguard; the higher-cut patterning and refined mesh of the updated construction bring the shoe closer to the original 1995 specification
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Accents: Gamma Blue Jumpman on the tongue and collar, surrounded by Varsity Maize on the “Jordan 11” lettering; Varsity Maize “23” on the neoprene heel tab
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Cushioning: Full-length Air-Sole unit for lightweight, responsive cushioning; lightweight carbon fiber component underfoot for stability
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Outsole: Icy blue translucent rubber outsole with herringbone traction pattern
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Fit: True to size
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Style Code: CT8012-047
Size Note: The Air Jordan 11 generally fits true to size. For wider feet or those who prefer a roomier fit, going up half a size is recommended.
Why the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” (2025)
The “Gamma Blue” occupies a unique place in Air Jordan history. When it released in 2013, Jordan Brand was still in an era where holiday AJ11 drops stuck almost exclusively to original colorways. The “Gamma Blue” broke that mold — a bold experiment in an all-black execution that was polarizing at the time but has since aged into a modern classic . As Nike’s own retrospective notes, the design team set out to create something “bold, new, and fresh, rather than a shoe that referenced past colorways” .
The 2025 retro arrives with meaningful upgrades. The patent leather mudguard has been raised to the higher, OG-style cut, delivering a more substantial and historically accurate look than the 2013 version . The overall silhouette has been refined on Jordan Brand’s remastered mold, producing a sleeker toe box and sharper profile. The Gamma Blue and Varsity Maize accents remain true to the original, including the yellow tone that nods to MJ’s high school uniform colors .
For collectors who missed the 2013 drop, this is the first chance to secure a pair at retail in twelve years. For those who remember the original, the 2025 edition is the definitive version — true to the colorway’s identity, but built with the craftsmanship the AJ11 deserves.
